The Bye Round With James Graham

Check Out The Merch To Join The Bye Round Club: https://thebyeround.com/  Coaches month continues with the brand new coach of the Bulldogs Cameron Ciraldo. Cam is our first guest to return for a 2nd chat, this time as a head coach in the NRL. Cam explains the early challenges he is facing at the Bulldogs, what he expects from the group in 2023, the signing of Bronson Xerri and why he thinks Matt Burton will be a Bulldog for a very long time.   Let us know what you think & please follow us on Instagram, YouTube & Tik Tok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check Out Our Merch: https://thebyeround.com/  Coaches month continues with another coach who has just finished his rookie season, Sharks Coach Craig Fitzgibbon.  Craig explains why he showed so much patience in waiting for a head coaching job & why Sharks were the perfect fit. How he got the best out of the Sharks this year, what he wasn't ready for in first season & the disappointing end to the season. Craig also talks about what the Roosters mean to him & how fortunate he feels to have learnt underneath Trent Robinson.  Let us know what you think & please follow us on Instagram, YouTube & Tik Tok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jimmy sits down with one of the true up and coming coaches of our game Jason Demetriou. Jimmy & Jason talk his journey to this point including learning under Wayne Bennett, the struggles of an assistant coach, the decision to let Adam Reynolds go & much more! Jason is a modern coach who isn't afraid of the tough questions & we loved the honesty he had during the chat.  Let us know what you think & please follow us on Instagram, YouTube & Tik Tok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Bye Round Podcast. In today's episode James chats with one of rugby league biggest player agents, David Riolo. In this fascinating chat, David takes us behind the scenes of how he negotiates deals for some of rugby league's biggest stars. Plus, we look back on some of his most memorable deals including how the AFL signed Karmichael Hunt & the future of Matt Burton. Don't forget to subscribe & leave a review of the show. Plus, stay up to date with the podcast and our socials here: https://bit.ly/3O0Ur14See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham sits down with one of his closest teammates Josh Reynolds. Reynolds talks about his return to the Dogs & reveals exactly why he is back. The boys discuss their premiership run together & what it was like to end Queensland's State of Origin dominance. Reynolds also explains the challenges he faced at the Tigers both on & off the field, plus lets us know what Jimmy was really like as a captain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham sits down with his former teammate and close friend Gareth Widdop. Widdop talks us through his successful time in the NRL, including the 2012 premiership with the Storm & some of the horrific challenges with injury he has faced. The boys also reflect on their time in England camp together & pull back the curtain on what it was like playing together at the Dragons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Graham & Charlie White Preview Week 4 Of The World Cup In The Bye Round's Preview Show! We breakdown the impact John Bateman can have on the Wests Tigers, Jimmy defends how the World Cup is currently set up & we preview every game of the Quarter Finals as the Kangaroos halves debate rages on!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham sits down with his former teammate & mentor Adrian "Moz" Morley. Adrian reflects on his time with the Roosters & how bonding off the field made them a better team on it. He explains why he thinks representing England is his greatest achievement & reveals his black book he kept so he never forgot who he wanted to bash!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham sits down with his former boss Todd Greenberg. They talk through his time as NRL CEO, his legacy within the game and some of the tough calls he had to make as the boss of the game. Todd offers an incredible insight into the unique challenges that come your way as a CEO of a sporting code. 00:00 Welcome Todd Greenberg! 2:00 His New Role As CEO Of Australian Cricketers Association 9:00 How You Are Judged As A CEO 14:00 How Do You Make A Decision As A CEO 21:00 Impact On Family Life As A CEO 23:00 Why Todd Wants To Be Challenged By Team Around Him 26:00 The Talk Up The Game Movement! 29:00 Todd Introducing Concussion Protocols 42:00 Mad Monday Dramas! 49:00 The No Fault Stand Down Policy 1:00:00 Is Todd Proud Of His Time With NRL? 1:04:00 Todd’s Thoughts On New Broadcast Deal 1:05:00 Todd’s Exit From NRL 1:07:00 What Should Be NRL’s Long Term Focus? 1:09:00 The NRL’s 2018 Crackdown On Penalties, Why They Backflipped? 1:18:00 Time At The Bulldogs – How He Got Des HaslerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Graham sits down with an icon of rugby league Greg Inglis. Jimmy talks to GI about his struggles post retirement, his record breaking NRL career and what the future holds.  00:00 Welcome GI! 1:00 GI’s Mental Struggles 13:00 What Does The Future Look Like For GI? 20:30 Time In Melbourne 26:30 How GI Feels About The Stripped Premierships? 32:30 Leaving The Storm & Back Flipping On The Broncos To Sign With Souths 35:30 How Souths Turned Things Around! 40:30 The 2014 Premiership! 46:00 The Goanna Celebration 50:30 Why He Decided To Retire With 2 Years Left On Deal 57:30 Why Did GI Sign For The Warrington Wolves? 1:00:45 Representing QLD Instead Of NSW 1:04:00 Winning 8 Straight Origin Series 1:08:00 Are QLD More Passionate Than NSW? 1:10:50 Playing For Australia 1:12:30 How Will Australia Go In This World Cup?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.